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Best Inland Beaches and Natural Springs in Orlando featuring St Cloud, Moss Park, Winter Park, Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs

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Some may think that you need to go to one of the Florida coasts to experience the beach while visiting Orlando but those people have never been to Saint Cloud, Florida (see picture above) or Moss Park in Orlando. If … Continue reading

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Wekiva Island is the Ultimate College Spring Break Spot in Orlando Year-Round

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When thinking about spending spring break in Orlando and Central Florida, most college students are thinking about the beaches throughout the state of Florida, the theme parks, or the water parks. However, there is a little party oasis along the … Continue reading

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2013 Daytona 500 Race on February 24th at the Daytona International Speedway

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The Great American Race, the Daytona 500, will take place at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 at 1PM. Daytona 500 About an hours drive from the city of Orlando, the Daytona 500 is the … Continue reading

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2013 Spending Spring Break in Orlando at Cocoa Beach

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Orbitz.com listed Orlando as the #1 destination in 2012 for Spring Break. Whereas a lot of visitors will be visiting Orlando this year to visit Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios to drink butterbeer and to experience the new Harry … Continue reading

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Wings and Waves Daytona Beach Air Show Event on October 13th and 14th, 2012 Featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds

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The annual Wings and Waves Air Show that features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will take place at Daytona Beach on Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, 2012 from 11am – 4pm each day. Wings and Waves About … Continue reading

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Cocoa Beach Air Show featuring Military and Civilian Aircraft on September 22nd and 23rd, 2012

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With the weather still warm enough for a great beach day, the city of Cocoa Beach will host their annual Air Show on Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 at Lori Wilson Park. Cocoa Beach Air Show 2012 … Continue reading

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Labor Day Weekend Events in Orlando 2012 Featuring the NKF Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach

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Labor Day Weekend in Orlando consists of two big events to enjoy that includes family reunions and surfing competitions. Tom Joyner Family Reunion The Tom Joyner Family Reunion is held each year at the Gaylord Palms, a reunion event for … Continue reading

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Finding Nemo’s Reef and Spring-a-Leak Splash Pads on the Disney Dream Cruise and Castaway Cay Private Island

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With Disney’s newest cruise ships cruising out of Port Canaveral, there are places on board for your infants and toddlers to splash around outside of the pools and water slides that are designed for older kids and adults. On board … Continue reading

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Fort Lauderdale Beach Weekend Getaway Featuring the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Las Olas Boulevard

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About a little over 3 hours drive south on the Florida Turnpike from Orlando International Airport is Fort Lauderdale Beach, a great weekend getaway for travelers visiting the Orlando area or locals looking to get away for a few days. Orlando … Continue reading

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Coconuts on the Beach at Cocoa Beach is the Best Beach Bar for College Spring Break and UCF Students in Orlando

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Coconuts on the Beach in Downtown Cocoa Beach is the best known beach bar for UCF students that attracts the college party crowd just about every weekend during the spring and summer seasons, especially during spring break. Live music and … Continue reading

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Harry Potter Stupefy’s Elvis Presley as Orlando takes the Top Spring Break Spot From Las Vegas in 2011

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In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando, Stupefy is a spell used by wizards to knock out their opponents in battle. In the case of Orlando, with it’s new Harry Potter attraction going against Las Vegas … Continue reading

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Air Force Week 2010

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Air Force Week has been going on all week with shows at UCF, Sea World,  and Disney World. The week culminates on Saturday and Sunday, October 30 and 31, 2010 with air shows throughout the day at the Cocoa Beach … Continue reading

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